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Welcome to
the website of the Republic of Ireland Soccer Supporters Club (RISSC) based
in London. Our website is intended to provide our members and visitors with
information appropriate to fans and followers of all sections of the game
- from the grassroots to the Senior International Team...Club
History
Under 19s complete UEFA Elite Stage involvement...31/03/2015Defeats
by both the Czech Republic and Germany meant that our
U19 side had only pride to play for when they faced Slovakia
in their concluding contest at the Elite Stage of the 2015 UEFA Under 19
Championship in the Carl-Benz Stadium, Mannheim on Tuesday morning. Trailing
two nil at half-time, all looked lost but in a frantic finish filled with
incident and red cards, Ireland scored from the penalty spot through Ryan
Manning and then in added time, Joel Coustrain
scored an equaliser.Draw
for UEFA Regions Cup Finals made this afternoon...30/03/2015
The draw for the eight nation Finals of the 2015
UEFA Regions Cup was made in Dublin this afternoon. The finals
will be hosted by Ireland in Dublin commencing
on Friday the 26th June 2015 with the final set for Saturday
the 4th July 2015. Ireland have been drawn in Group A together
with Bosnia & Herzegovina, Czech Republic
and Turkey. Group B comprises Croatia, Germany, Northern
Ireland and Poland.Last
gasp equaliser secures deserved point for Ireland...29/03/2015
Human nature being what it is, the euphoria generated by a last gasp escape
as previously witnessed in Georgia and Germany was once
again replicated in Dublin tonight as Ireland
scored an added time equaliser to earn a deserved draw with Poland.
Ireland manager Martin O'Neill selected what appeared
to be an adventurous eleven but they were totally outplayed by the visitors
during the first half and trailed to a twenty sixth minute goal for which
Robbie Brady, operating in the left back position, was primarily
culpable. The second half was quite a different affair with Ireland adopting
a more traditional formation and applying themselves with renewed vigour.
Ireland dominated the half and outplayed their opponents, hit the post twice,
but the equaliser just would not come. The introduction of substitute James
McClean midway through the half, lent further fire and brimestone
and the arrival of Shane Long, with eight minutes remaining
proved the final masterstroke as the Tipperary man was on hand to slot home
the deserved equaliser in added time.Ireland
starting eleven in the Aviva Stadium tonight...29/03/2015
Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has named his starting eleven
for this evening's European Championship qualifier against Poland
in the Aviva Stadium. Team:- S Given; S Coleman. J
O'Shea, M Wilson, R Brady; A McGeady, J
McCarthy, G Whelan; W Hoolihan, J Walters, R
Keane (C).Group
D opponents in early kick-off action...29/03/2015
Our other Group D opponents were in action earlier this afternoon and both
Germany, who won by two goals to nil in Georgia,
and Scotland who defeated Gibraltar by
six goals to one in Hampden Park secured their expected maximum points to
increase the pressure on Ireland when we enter the fray
against current leaders Poland later this evening.Heavy
rain in Dublin this morning greets early risers...29/03/2015
The heavy rain which has greeted early risers in Dublin this morning is,
the weather gurus tell us, set to relent somewhat this afternoon and evening
into scattered showers interspersed with some sunny spells. Gusty to strong
wind is also promised but this should have little effect within the Aviva
Stadium confines. Rumours of a significant increase in mass attendance numbers,
if true, may reflect the concerns and doubts surrounding this evening's
seminal meeting with Poland?.Final
training session on Saturday morning...28/03/2015
Ireland manager Martin O'Neill oversaw his squad's
final training session in Malahide this morning before the seismic EURO
2016 qualifying clash with Poland on Sunday
evening. With a full complement of players available for selection, the
Kilrea man will have some significant decisions to make concerning
his starting eleven. In the true tradition of the general worthlessness
of the pre-match press conference, O'Neill and Robbie
Keane took nigh on thirty minutes to reveal nothing of substance
in relation to tomorrow's sold out contest.
Disappointment for Under 19s at UEFA Elite Stage...28/03/2015Following
their opening defeat, our U19 side faced a defining contest on Saturday
morning against mini-tournament hosts Germany in their
second engagement at the Elite Stage of the 2015 UEFA Under 19 Championship.
Despite a valiant effort, having conceded on fifty two minutes, Ireland
fought back and goals from Jack Hallahan and Joel
Coustrainoffered hope, but it was not to be as the hosts
recovered to equalise and then score the winner in added time. Concluding
Series Five contests in Airtricity League...28/03/2015
The two remaining contests in Match Series Five of the Airtricity
League season were played this evening, with Bray Wanderers
going down to the only goal from Cork City in the Carlisle
Grounds, while in the Markets Field, Limerick lost by two
goals to one against St Patrick's Athletic.Fine
tuning Friday morning session in Malahide...27/03/2015
With his coaching Lieutenants also to the fore, Ireland manager Martin
O'Neill took a more proactive approach than usual as his Sunday
strategies were thoroughly rehearsed in Malahide this morning. With Stephen
Ward taking an active part for the first time, the full complement
of players appear to be in rude health.Match
Series Five in 2015 SSE Airtricity League...27/03/2015
There were four contests in Match Series Five of the 2015 SSE Airtricity
League season, played this evening with defending champions Dundalk
easing to a three nil victory over Sligo Rovers in front
of the live RTE 2 cameras in Oriel Park. The Brandywell also witnessed a
three nil success for the hosts as Derry City downed Drogheda
United. Promoted duo, Galway United and Longford
Town resumed rivalry in Eamonn Deacy Park with the visitors prevailing
by two goals to one. Fierce Dublin rivals, Shamrock Rovers
and Bohemian played out a goalless draw in Tallaght.Under
21s commence UEFA Championship qualifying...26/03/2015Our
Ireland U21 side commenced their qualifying campaign for the 2017
European Championship with a one nil victory over Andorra
in the RSC Waterford this evening. The winning goal was scored by Dylan
Connolly on thirty one minutes and despite dominating play and
generating several goal scoring opportunities, disappointingly none were
forthcoming. Ireland are next in Championship action when they travel to
Andorra for the reverse fixture on Tuesday the 8th
September 2015.U17s
complete UEFA Elite Phase on Thursday afternoon...26/03/2015
Our U17 team suffered disappointment in their their final Group Four
European Championship Elite Qualifying contest against mini-tournament
hosts Poland in Grodzisk Wielkopolski, this afternoon.
The hosts scored the only goal after ten and were in essence comfortable
winners. However, with the match between Greece and Belarus ending scoreless,
Ireland finish as runners-up to Greece in the Group and will qualify for
the Championship Finals in Bulgaria during May 2015.Disappointment
for U19s in UEFA Elite Stage opener...26/03/2015Our
U19 side, guided by Head Coach Paul Doolin, commenced their challenge
at the Elite Stage of the 2015 UEFA Under 19 Championship in Germany, with
a disappointing one nil defeat by the Czech Republic in
the Carl-Benz Stadium, Mannheim this afternoon. The group kicked-off this
morning with hosts Germany being held to a one all draw
by Slovakia.Darron
Gibson withdraws with groin injury...25/03/2015Darron Gibson has become the
first confirmed casualty of the revised Ireland squad announced by Martin
O'Neill at the weekend. The Everton midfielder has been forced to withdraw
with a groin injury.Training
day three at Aviva Stadium this morning...25/03/2015
The Ireland squad trained this morning at the match venue, the Aviva Stadium,
in a behind closed doors session. News did subsequently emanate that Wes
Hoolihan picked up a knock, but it is not believed to be too serious.
The post training press conference was taken by Assistant Manager Roy
Keane, in a fairly relaxed fashion. Joe
Kilkenny - RIP It
is with sadness that we have learned of the death of long standing club
member Joe Kilkenny, who passed away on the 18th March 2015. Joe, who was
a club member for approaching twenty five years, was just fifty one. Advice
on funeral arrangements to follow. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.U17s
continue UEFA Elite Phase on Monday morning...23/03/2015
Our U17 team consolidated their position in their Group Four European
Championship Elite Qualifying contest, played in Wronki this morning,
with a three one victory over Belarus, who had defeated
host nation Poland in their opening match. A brace from Lucan United
striker Jamie Aherne and another from Josh Barrett
of Reading set the seal on victory. Later this afternoon, Greece,
with whom Ireland drew in their opening encounter, secured a one nil victory
over hosts Poland.
John O'Shea wins 3/FAI International Player Award...22/03/2015Sunderland
captain John O'Shea was named winner of the Senior
International Player of the Year at this evening's 25th
International Football Awards ceremony hosted by RTE
at their Donnybrook studios. Young International Player of the Year
went to Jeff Hendrick, while the International
Goal of the Year, selected by the general public, was the Aiden
McGeady winner against Georgia in the opening European Championship
qualifier last September. Andy Townsend was inducted into
the Hall of Fame, while FIFA Puskas Award runner-up Stephanie
Roche shared the Special Merit Award with the
Women's U19 Squad which reached the semi-finals of the
European Championship. The International Personality award
went to Jan Tomaszewski.